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Any topic (writer’s choice)

Read the article attached and answer the following questions.
1.    What is the central question/problem the author is addressing in the article.
2.    What is the authors answer to that question (located in the thesis)?
3.    What is one reason the author gives for this reason?
4.    What are (at least some of) the reasons that the author offers in support of their thesis?
5.    What is a specific critical question of your own about some aspect of the text?

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Explain the background tand give a full exposition of Descartes' methodical doubt,. Discuss it as philosophy's attempt to be 're-born' out of the confines of religion and theology, and to place 'knowledge' on 'certain' and self-evident foundations. Explain how Descartes manages to prove the certainty of his exietence, that of God and that of the external world.

Ethics

Summary:  Write two short argument summaries (200-300 words).  One for each opposing argument attached. 

Detailed directions and instructions are identified in the attached 'Directions' and the 'How to Write a Philosophy Paper'. 

Sources for citations are attached.

Review the discourse on abortion by John T. Noonan and Mary Anne Warren. Ensure to demonstrate your meaningfully contribute to the discourse

This this a argumentative paper between between John T. Noonan and Mary Anne Warren. I want one page talking about John's argument, the second page talking about Mary Anne Warren argument about the abortion, and the third page give my opinion about either side, the third page should also include the reference page, cite/acknowledge learning material used. I send the learning material for this topic it is called the Moral life pages 758-774

Review the discourse on abortion by John T. Noonan and Mary Anne Warren. Ensure to demonstrate your meaningfully contribute to the discourse

This this a argumentative paper between between John T. Noonan and Mary Anne Warren. I want one page talking about John's argument, the second page talking about Mary Anne Warren argument about the abortion, and the third page give my opinion about either side, the third page should also include the reference page, cite/acknowledge learning material used. I send the learning material for this topic it is called the Moral life pages 758-774

Review the discourse on abortion by John T. Noonan and Mary Anne Warren. Ensure to demonstrate your meaningfully contribute to the discourse

This this a argumentative paper between between John T. Noonan and Mary Anne Warren. I want one page talking about John's argument, the second page talking about Mary Anne Warren argument about the abortion, and the third page give my opinion about either side, the third page should also include the reference page, cite/acknowledge learning material used. I send the learning material for this topic it is called the Moral life pages 758-774

Crime and Punishment

You are to write a 5 to 6 page DOUBLE-SPACED paper addressing one of the following topics.  The paper must use a size 10 or 12 font with page numbers and margins of 1 all around.  You may use informal, simplified references(e.g., Aristotle, Bk1, ch1; Kant, p. 23).  Failure to adhere to formatting guidelines will lower your grade.

You will be judged on the accuracy, comprehensiveness, originality, cogency, and coherence of your argument.  Incorrect grammar and syntax and spelling mistakes will lower your grade as well so make sure you run spell check and grammar check before submitting your paper.  You should cite relevant passages to show that you have understood the argument of the thinker whose work you are explicating and/or critiquing.

TOPIC:
Outline Kants and Benthams account of what qualifies as a crime and as a punishment.  Compare and contrast their accounts (i.e., find similarities and differences).  After sketching the two

Ethis Journal

Ethics Journal:

Purpose:

To apply critical thinking concepts as well as ethical concepts, principles and theories to current events.
Instructions:

Identify three news articles throughout the semester that relate to ethics in some way.  It is your responsibility to identify relevant articles for the assignment.  Major newspapers such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal are a few suggested sources that regularly publish articles relating to ethics in some way.
Note: The articles you have selected MUST be published during the semester you are enrolled in the class.  No credit will be given for any journal entries based on an article published prior to the first day of class for the section in which you are registered.
For each article, complete the following:
1)    Summarize the main point of the article, being sure to explain how the article relates to ethics.
2)    Analy

Ethics in Public Office

I need assistance with writing a paper. The instructions for the paper is below. I am also attaching a copy of my last paper in order to see the tone in which I write.

PAPER INSTRUCTIONS:
Lets assume that the moral responsibilities of public officials include (1) being truthful with the public and, so, in the absence of very strong moral reasons to the contrary, avoiding deceptive public communications, and (2) supporting the policies of the administration (federal, state, or local) they serve, helping to gain and maintain public support for those policies. With regard to discharging the latter responsibility, public officials often engage in spin, playing up or favorably framing information that benefits the administration and playing down or sliding over information that is not helpful to the administration. In your paper, please do the following: (i) Describe (with examples) some of the ethical challenges public officials experience in trying to balance (1) and (2)? 

Epicureans reforming our irrational beliefs such as our fear of death, in order to reach happiness

Like the Stoics, Epicureans were keen on leading us to happiness by reforming our false and irrational beliefs, like our fear of death. What sorts of practices do they urge us to adopt to make our lives better? Do you agree with them that it is in our power as rational agents to dismiss irrational beliefs, so that they no longer bother us? Why or why not? Provide examples to support your argument.

Based on this reading:
https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Roman/Texts/Cicero/de_Finibus/1*.html